Millenials: Changing The Face Of The Workplace

The millennial generation is fast becoming the driving force in the business world, and many of the changes we are seeing are good news for everyone. Employers and employees alike are set to benefit from the dynamic and exciting ideas coming in, and it seems that the whole way in which business is structured is up for debate.

Here at CareerWise, we believe in making the most of the challenging millennial energy to benefit everyone, at all levels of every company. We work with individuals and business leaders to recruit the best person for the job, every time, and we are excited by the potential we see developing as the millennials take over.

What Can Millennials Bring To Your Business?

1. A more equal division of power. Challenging traditional structures of top down management, the millennial generation heralds a more democratic approach in which leadership is shared, and knowledge and decision-making power is spread more equally across the workforce.

2. A new commitment to the organisation. Simply being a cog in the system is not good enough for a millennial. Transparency across the workplace creates a committed and valued workforce who believes in the ethos of their company and will exceed expectations at any opportunity.

3. A fully digitized workplace. We all know that digital technology is the basis of every business in the modern world, but this generation is the first that is entirely at home with it, having grown up with it. New systems to improve business and make operations more efficient will not faze them, and this means that the sky is the limit.

4. A flexible approach. Flexible working hours, working from home and the digital nomad lifestyle are all in high demand by the millennial generation. This is great news for employers, who will save on the high costs of office space and benefit from an increasingly empowered workforce of individuals who value their employer and their flexible role.

5. Better recognition. Gone are the days of remaining in a job for life, but the alternative, which sees head hunting and a determination to be recognised for positive input, is exciting to see. This is an environment in which loyalty towards a business should not be assumed, but when it is managed well, the rewards are high for both parties.

Are You Seeking A New Role in Cork?

Here at CareerWise, we specialise in matching the best candidates with roles within the Medical Device, Sciences/Pharma and ICT industries, as well as Engineering, Supply Chain and Finance. Our friendly team will help you find exactly what you are looking for, whether you want a challenging new job in a growing sector, or are an employer seeking the ideal candidate for your business.

For roles including engineering jobs across Cork, Limerick or supply chain jobs across limerick, call us at CareerWise on +353 (0) 21 206 1900 for a consultation, or contact us online today.

Joe Robbins

(Director) BBS (Hons), MBPICS – Shannon Office

Joe Robbins is co-founder of CareerWise Recruitment. A graduate of the University of Limerick (Degree in Business Studies, 1985), Joe worked in the UK for five years where he specialised in materials management, production management and plant management for a number of companies.

He returned to Ireland in 1992 to become Operations Manager for a Cork-based start-up, FMC Automotive Division which was subsequently taken over by Snap-on Equipment. Joe managed the business re-location of this company to Shannon in 1997 before setting up CareerWise Recruitment in 1999.

He is a committee member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Mid-West region, and a former Director and Vice President of the Shannon Chamber of Commerce. Joe is former Chairperson of the Sixmilebridge Camogie Club and current Chairperson of the Clare County Camogie Board.

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